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Halloween dirt cups with edible decorations
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Chocolate Brownie Halloween Dirt Cups

If you are on the hunt for some inspiration for the best Halloween dessert ideas, these Chocolate Brownie Halloween Dirt Cups will win the table! This flavorful, textured, and irresistibly delicious dessert is easy to make and fun to serve as a Halloween snack because it goes perfectly well with the spooky-themed snack party.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Eggless, Nut-free
Servings: 8 CUPS
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

BROWNIES

FOR DIRT CUPS

  • 1 recipe of Brownies
  • 14 - Oreo Cookies
  • 12 - Halloween sour bite crawlers
  • 8 - Edible bones and skulls
  • 8 pairs of Candy eyes

NUTELLA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING


Instructions

PREPARE BROWNIES

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper. Allow the parchment paper to overhang on each side, as it makes it easy to lift our baked brownies. Set aside.
    Grease a baking pan
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, Instant coffee, and salt. Set it aside.
  • Add aquafaba to a bowl. Using the balloon attachment of your stand mixer, beat aquafaba for 4-5 minutes on medium-high speed until frothy.
    Add sugar and beat until it resembles a fluff
  • Test by holding the whisk blade upside down. Aquafaba should hold its shape and not fall off the blade. Time to proceed further.
    Aquafaba peaks
  • Pour in oil, vinegar, sugar, and essence into the bowl. Fold the mix until it is well blended with aquafaba.
    Add oil mixture
  • Add dry ingredients, fold, and mix until it forms a smooth and lump-free batter.
    Combine until it forms a batter
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tray.
  • Tap the pan to release trapped air.
  • Bake for 20 – 22 minutes or until the toothpick comes out with a few crumbs attached.
  • Allow it to cool then cut the brownie in squares.
  • Transfer it to a bowl.
  • And make crumbs.
  • Likewise, add Oreo cookies to a bag and coarsely crush them using a rolling pin.
  • For the frosting - In a stand mixer bowl, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla together over medium speed.
    Mix these until you get medium-sized peaks and the cream thickens.
  • Transfer frosting to a large piping bag, snip off the narrow end, and it's time to fill the cups. Fill the base of each cup with brownie crumbs.
  • Pipe frosting into the glasses. Top with another brownie layer followed by frosting, and repeat until the glasses are 3/4 filled.
  • Cover the top with Oreo crumbs.
  • Layered dirt cups are ready.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining glasses.
  • Top with Halloween Candies.
    Halloween brownie mousse cups
  • Enjoy these mouthwatering dirt cups.
    Chocolate brownie Halloween dirt cups with decorations

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Notes

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
Can I make these Halloween Dirt Cups in advance?
Yes, you absolutely can! The individual layers of this Halloween Dirt Cup, such as the Mousse, Oreo dirt, and the Brownie layer, can be made a day in advance and stored in separate containers in the refrigerator. I suggest layering everything together once you are ready to serve them.
If stored after assembling everything, the Oreos and gummies will become soggy in the fridge and turn the dessert unappetizing.
 
How can I store this recipe?
Halloween dirt brownie cups are best served upon assembly. However, they'll last a few hours before the cookie crumbs get soggy. Even if the top layer gets saturated, it's still safe to eat - it's just that it will not have that sand-like crunchy texture (feel) left to it.
Another option is to top them with an extra layer of Oreo cookies to get some crunch back into your bite.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg